Actif Pets Flax Oil For Dogs

Actif Pets flax oil for dogs is a natural supplement that helps dogs with stiff joints or itchy skin. My dog has recently been trying it out.

I was sent the Actif Pets Flax oil for my dog to try. My opinions are honest and my own. This post may contain affiliate links. These are marked.

Any dog owner will know that a dog is a member of the family. You want to keep them in the best of health so they have a long and active life.

Dog food these days comes packed with plenty of essential nutrients for dogs. There are times when you might want to supplement your dogs diet with healthy oils containing Omega-3 and Omega-6. These oils will help keep his coat shiny and his joints flexible.

Actif Pets Flax Oil for Dogs

I have a dog, Eddie, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. He has been a friend and loyal companion for a number of years. Whilst Eddie is a lovely dog, he can be a bit of a diva. He will often lie there and squeak until you pet him.

Like most King Charles Spaniels, Eddie has a gorgeous silky coat. This needs regular brushing and is prone to shedding. Recently he began shedding more than usual. There is nothing worse than having dog hair over the carpet and your clothes.

To try and combat the problem I have been adding Actif Pets flax oil to his food. I was kindly send a sample for him to try out and see what I thought.

What is Actif Pets Flax Oil?

Flax oil, or linseed oil is an oil made by pressing the seeds of the flax plant. The oil contains a high concentration of Omеgа-3 and Omеgа-6 oils, which are also found in fish oils. These oils help to boost heart health and a shiny coat. Flaxseed oil also helps with mobility for arthritic dogs.

Actif Pets is a family business based in Kent. They grow linseed on their family farm in Yorkshire and press the seeds manually to extract the oil. The cold pressing process ensures that all the essential nutrients in the flax oil are kept intact. Actif Pets Flax oil is 100% natural and has no additives or preservatives.

If you want to give your dog fish oils but do not like the fishy smell, flax oil is a great alternative.

How do I give Flax Oil to my dog?

The Actif Flax Oil packaging makes it clear exactly how much flax oil you need to give your dog each day. The dose depends on the weight of your dog.

At the top of the bottle is a dispenser which allows you to measure out the amount of oil you need. This is useful but unfortunately the smallest amount marked is 10ml and the dosage amount for my dog was less. To get the right amount you can use a syringe.

I put the oil into Eddie’s food. I did wonder if he would notice but he just ate his food without stopping.

Effects of Actif Pets Flax Oil

Actif Pets say it takes three to four weeks of consistent use before you will see visible results.

Eddie has been trying out Actif Pets flax oil for around six weeks now. It has really made a difference to his coat. He is not losing nearly as much fur. His shedding is much more manageable and we are no longer finding clumps of hair on the floor.

In addition his coat looks much shiner and he seems to be more active and alert. Recently Eddie was diagnosed with arthritis. This has been causing him pain when he moves and jumps. Since starting the Actif Pets flax oil he seems to have been in less pain and a bit more lively.

I am really happy with the difference that adding flax oil into Eddie’s diet and would happily get Actif Pets oil again.

Can flax oil cause health problems for a dog?

Like anything, if you give your dog too much flax oil it might cause problems. These include weight gain and pancreatitis. If you stick to the recommended dosage for the weight of your dog it should be fine. Ask your vet if you are concerned.

Where can I buy Actif Pets Flax Oil?

Active Pets Flax Oil is available on Amaxon. 1 litre 15.99 500ml 10.99 (affiliate link) Actif Pets Flaxseed Oil for Dogs is available on Amazon. A 1 litre bottle is £15.00 and a 500ml bottle is £10.00

Have you ever tried flax oil for your dog? What did you think? Let me know below.

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Our Morgs has hip dysplasia. He’s only 4 years old and on loxicom but we have had to reduce the dose as it was upsetting his stomach. On the vets advise we give him fish oil capsules (he loves these) , glucosamine and paracetamol – he hates these two and we have to wrap them in ham !! I do worry about him and would love to try this flax oil. Thanks

Louis has always had a problem with dry,flaky and itchy skin and I have tried various diets and food supplements over the years with little improvement. It would be good to see if Actif pets Flax Oil gives better results.

Dora the beardie is 11, she has had arthritis for a couple of years and until recently we were managing it by lifestyle changes but in this cold weather she is really suffering. I’d love to see if this would help a little.

I have an adorable now 10 year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier named Asha who has literally been a lifesaver to me on many occasions as my COPD has progressed. Be this actually bringing me round when my Oxygen levels have dropped to dangerously low levels&ive passed out, keeping me having to maintain mobility by walking&caring for him,being my constant companion and Anti depressant in living form he is a Hero in the truest sense of the word. He is also my spoilt little Bababoo and oh boy do I love making his life as enjoyable, interesting, fun, healthy etc in every way possible as often as possible. However, his not the young pup he once was(although he often still gets mistaken for one!)and although he always had a slight proneness to Dry Skin here and there it was never a big issue. What is now more apparent is that his Hip Dysplacia(not sure of spelling sorry!)is bothering him more and his joints in general arnt as supple as they were&his stiff after his much loved&enjoyed ball game which makes us very sad indeed. Although his on vet recommended treatments I feel that you can never be too proactive for those you love and that this product could well help put that extra spring back into his step and keep him bounding along for many years to come. Thanks for reading my rather epic post….I’m a little obsessed with him and all aspects of his life! Dxx

I keep my King Charles Fifi’s coat short and she loves it and hardly moults, she is such fun and just as lively as her son a Cavapoo who is 6 years her junior, I love them both so much, they make a family complete.

Nakoma is an Alaskan Malamute-He went blind 3 years ago at the young age of 6 and has issues with his skin on his elbow and his coat despite giving salmon oil. I’d hope this would help iron out some of his problems along with getting up from lying down too. I love this big bear of a dog so much.

My lovely old girl Bonnie is 13 and suffers with arthritis and loses more fur than she used to. I’d love to try this for her, despite her old age and ailments she’s still going strong and I’m hoping this would improve her symptoms

I have just rescued a gorgeous Springer Spaniel but unfortunately she hasn’t had a good previous life. Her coat was very matted and in a poor condition so I think Actif Pets Oil would help to bring back the shine.

My dog Juno is a Lurcher and she suffers with dry/flaky skin and I have Border Terrier called Zee she is nearly 14 years old and suffers a little with her hips. This product sounds amazing I would love to try it out on them both because they are both such beautiful and lovable dogs and deserves to have a shiny coat and and looked after joints 🙂

I have a 14.5 year old Phalene (drop eared Papillon – think moth not butterfly!) called Solei and I think this would really help him as he ages – he’s doing remarkably well for his age but I want to give him all the help he can, and obviously everything is ageing!